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At the Chicago Airport we recommend the following car hire offers

from 32 £ per day
Plus Package

Offers with top price-performance ratio

Intermediate
e.g. Hyundai Elantra
13 Days from 14.05 - 26.05.2025
Example vehicle
from 61 £ per day
Mini

Alone on the road or only with small baggage? Then this will be sufficient!

e.g. Chrysler Pacifica 7 Pers. Aut. 5dr A/C
13 Days from 14.05 - 26.05.2025
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from 33 £ per day
All-round carefree package

This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

Economy
e.g. Chevrolet Spark
13 Days from 14.05 - 26.05.2025
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Hire a Car at the Chicago Airport

Since it often gets very cold in Chicago in winter, it is best to take a hired car directly at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. With your own hired car, you won't have to rely on public transportation and can drive directly to the most popular attractions in Chicago. Book the hired car online in advance on Driveboo and head straight to the car hire upon arrival. Book a cheap hired car at Chicago Airport and explore the USA.

Car Hire at Chicago O'hare Airport ORD

Blick über Chicago

View on Chicago

You hire a hired car at Chicago O' hare Airport at Driveboo.com not only at a very reasonable price, you can also equip the car with important accessories and provide it with optimal insurance when you are searching for it. All relevant hired car details can be conveniently arranged in advance of your flight to Chicago O' Hare International Airport. When you arrive, you will be expected to arrive at Chicago Airport at the chosen car hire location with a completed rental agreement and prepared car. All you have to do is make sure that all your wishes are included in the rental agreement, sign it and then receive your hired car at Chicago O' Hare International Airport at the pick-up station.

Explore the city by Hired Car from Chicago O' Hare Airport

Unterwegs in Chicago

Discovering Chicago

With just under three million inhabitants, Chicago is the third largest metropolis in the United States of America. The city is located in the state of Illinois on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan and has been an important trading center of the USA for almost 200 years. Tourists have various ways to experience Chicago, but the best overview of the megacity is provided by the tallest building, Willis Tower. Not only does it offer a breathtaking panoramic view of Chicago and Lake Michigan, but also several neighbouring countries. Seeing Chicago from a completely different perspective allows you to see the Ferris Wheel on the Navy Pier. 

Winter activities in Chicago

If you travel to Chicago in winter, you can look forward to a true winter wonderland. Go ice skating in Millennium Park, enjoy a hot punch on one of the rooftop terraces with stunning views over wintry Chicago, and look forward to numerous winter events. In January, Chicago Restaurant Week is held, where you can sample food and drinks from over 70 top chefs. Also visit the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Here you can look forward to tropical temperatures even in winter and warm up a little in between.

General information about Chicago O'hare Airport

Flughafen Chicago

Chicago Airport

O' Hare Airport is the largest of Chicago's two airports, with seven runways and five terminals connected by shuttle buses. More than 800,000 flights take place at O' Hare Airport every year, with almost 80 million passengers departing or arriving at international airports. Regardless of which terminal your flight arrives at, you must first complete the entry formalities and take your baggage off the treadmill before you can pick up your hired car at the pick-up station of your car hire company. 
At ORD Airport, every car hire company is accommodated in a car hire center, which can be reached quickly and free of charge by shuttle bus from the arrival terminal. The pick-up point for each hired car provider is located on one of the car parks in the immediate vicinity of Car-Rental-Building. 

Short distances to the Chicago Airport Car Hire pick-up point

Autovermietung am Flughafen

Car hire at the airport

Both at O' Hare Airport and Midway Airport, the pick-up point is not far from your car hire company. The pick-up points at the airport are located in the car parks around the car hire centers and are within walking distance. Once the formalities have been completed, you will need to check your hired car at the pick-up point. Especially if you have been able to hire a car cheaply, the car has to be checked for functional brakes and lights. In addition, you should have the car hire company include any damage to the body and paintwork that has already been done to the car body and paintwork in a list of defects. The process is extremely important so that the car hire company doesn't hold you responsible when you return the car. It is also important to comply with the US tank regulations. You hire a full tanked vehicle at each of the two airports and your car hire company will be expecting the car with full tank at each airport.

At which petrol stations at Chicago airport can you refuel your hired car?

Petrol station Distance from Chicago Airport
Shell 2.6 miles
BP 3.1 miles
Thornton's 8.2 miles

Chicago Airport to the city by Hired Car

You can reach Chicago by hired car from the airport within minutes on wide highways in good condition. From Midway Airport, drive to city centre Chicago in about 20 minutes via Interstate 55. It takes about 30 minutes by car from ORD Airport to the city center via Interstate 90. 

Which traffic regulations do you have to observe in the USA?

Verkehrsregeln in den USA

Traffic rules in the US

Cheap car hire always has a positive effect on the holiday funds, and in order to keep it that way, especially in the United States, the traffic rules have to be observed. Ask for the Illinois speed limit at one of the two airports, which is different in each state. Otherwise, the regulations are largely similar to our road traffic regulations. You drive on any lane in America and avoid overtaking if possible. During your stay in Chicago, you must refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol. The police will punish violations rigorously with high fines. For more details on traffic regulations, please contact your hired car provider at O' Hare Airport. 

Explore the surroundings of Chicago by Hired Car

In the city of Chicago, many sightseeing attractions can be easily reached by hired car, but regular traffic jams often spoil the holiday pleasure. One more reason to hire a car at ORD airport and drive it to the surrounding area of the metropolis.

MB Financial Park at Rosemont

For example, you will have an unforgettable day in the new MB Financial Park Rosemont, which is located near the International Airport O' Hare. Here you can listen to live music by prominent artists, visit a comedy club and enjoy American and international specialties in one of the many restaurants. 

Chicago Botanic Garden

A few kilometers outside the metropolis, the small town of Glencoe lies to the north. A visit to the botanical garden is particularly worthwhile. Experience the diversity of nature in a breathtaking landscape with more than 25 theme gardens. With its income, the garden supports veterans of the US Army and their relatives. Therefore, you have to pay a comparatively high parking fee for your hired car, but the visit is worthwhile.

Rockford

The town is located 90 miles from the metropolis and, due to its numerous sights, is always worth a car trip with a cheaply booked hired car. Enjoy the unique flair of Japanese gardens, visit the Victorian village and visit the world's oldest Harley Davidson workshop. 

Financial District, Chicago

Financial District

Cloud Gate in Chicago

Cloud Gate

Car Hire Return at Chicago Airport ORD

Flights to Europe are handled at O' Hare Airport. For example, if you have booked a flight to Frankfurt, you must return your hired car at Airport ORD. Your provider's pick-up station is also easy to find at this airport and a shuttle bus will take you to your flight at the appropriate terminal in good time.

Satisfaction with MietwagenCheck
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30 Experiences of our customers at the Chicago Airport

Rating of Tristan M.

“I was satisfied all around. The pickup at the airport worked. At no point was there any attempt to talk up unnecessary insurance. The return process was completed very quickly. And the transfer back to the airport was fast and exactly to the right terminal. What more could you ask for...”

Rating of Soenke G.

“Everything as you would wish.”

Rating of Sarah L.

“The booking process went great and also the rental and return went without any problems.”

Rating of Simon D.

“Everything went well, the employee on site (Chicago O'Hare) was courteous, competent, did not want to talk up anything unnecessary. Also the return done in 2 minutes.”

Frequently asked questions about car hire booking Chicago Airport

How much does a hired car cost at Chicago Airport?

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Book a cheap hired car at Chicago Airport

Hired car for one day

If you only need a hired car for one day, you can hire it for as little as 32 £ per day at Chicago Airport.

Hired car for a week

A cheap hired car is available for as little as 222 £ per week. With us you can compare the prices of the different car hire companies worldwide ideal. We will find you the best deal so you can start your holiday full of anticipation.

SUV rentals at Chicago Airport

Large rental cars are especially popular in the USA. You can find an SUV for as little as 250 £ per week.

Family car hire at Chicago airport

If you are travelling to Chicago with the whole family, a family car is also suitable for as low as 250 £ per week.

Convertible rentals at Chicago airport

Can I book my hired car at Chicago Airport and drop it off somewhere else?

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One-way-rental

Book a cheap hired car at Chicago Airport and return it somewhere else

With the one-way rental it is easily possible to pick up the hired car at Chicago Airport and drop it off somewhere else. One-way rental is particularly interesting if your onward or return journey is from another location. We cooperate with car hire companies all over the USA. So you can also drop off your hired car via the state of Illnois. Start your car hire road trip from Chicago Airport and experience the USA.

Can I book a hired car at Chicago Airport without a credit card?

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At Chicago Airport you can currently book a hired car using the PayPal payment method as an alternative to a credit card. In addition, you can use the following payment methods in the city of Chicago:

  • Payment on site with EC card
  • Paypal
  • PayDirect
  • SEPA direct debit
  • Invoice
  • Amazon Pay

In this case, the deposit is paid on site either in cash or by EC card. 

From what age can I book a hired car at Chicago Airport?

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Young friends

Book a hired car from the age of 21

In the U.S., car hire is generally permitted from the age of 21. However, depending on the car hire company and the state, these regulations may change. To find the offers available for your age, you can simply enter your age in the search mask. This way you will receive suitable offers. For drivers under the age of 25, there is usually a so-called "young driver fee", which is already included in the displayed rental price. You do not have to pay any additional fees for this on site. You will find more information in the rental conditions.

Can I cancel a hired car free of charge?

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Up to 24 hours before the start of the rental period, every booking can be cancelled free of charge. So if your travel plans change at short notice and you no longer need a hired car at Chicago Airport, you are on the safe side. Please note the opening hours of our service team for this.

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